Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 389.
Only 3 of the 1,036 Pennsylvania towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Goshen Township. 39% of the land in Goshen Township is conserved, where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at 8.2% and U.S. towns at 4.3%. Moshannon State Forest, at 10,091 acres with 15.3 miles of trail, is the biggest park or preserve. Goshen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 496 in 2000, 393 in 2020. The archive holds 9 old photos and papers going back to 1880 and 4 maps from 1929 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Goshen Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Goshen Township.
29 miles of trail in 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Moshannon State Forest | 15.3 mi | 10,091 |
| 2. State Game Lands Number 94 | 4.1 mi | 2,323 |
| 3. State Game Lands Number 90 | — | 44 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
0.6% of Goshen Township working residents work locally, below both Pennsylvania’s towns (6.3%) and U.S. towns (8%). Jobs based in Goshen Township fell to 13 in 2023, 34 fewer than in 2013. Goshen Township’s median household income is $48,000.
| Goshen Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $81,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.6% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The July high in Goshen Township is 79°F. Goshen Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Goshen Township beats the Pennsylvania average on 1 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 14. 21% of Goshen Township adults smoke cigarettes.
| Goshen Township | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 17% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 23% | 19% | 19% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 36% |
| What stands out | Goshen Township | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.4% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 7.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 57% of U.S. communities. Since 1983, 2 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Goshen Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of Goshen Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Goshen Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
Where Goshen Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Pennsylvania, US
Goshen Township is a township in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 393 at the 2020 census.
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Goshen Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.